Ind. prison food gets healthy makeover

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Prison food in Indiana is getting a healthy makeover.

The Indiana Department of Correction says it's introducing a new reduced sodium, low cholesterol menu.

Fresh fruit will be served in place of baked desserts, and fried foods will no longer be served. Fewer high-fat items will be on the menu.

Prisoners will be offered an average of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

Officials say the new menu has 20% lower sodium levels than the current diet.

DOC Commissioner Edwin Buss said a healthier diet can save taxpayers money by lowering prisoners' risks of heart disease and other medical problems.

The healthier menu is coming to all DOC facilities this month.